B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate

Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test. Ten natural B1 sentences about starting a small business, with an instant score.

Level B110 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
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About the Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test

This free Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test is made for intermediate learners. Each of the ten sentences about starting a small business sounds like real conversation, with weak forms and natural word stress.

Words You Will Practise

In this Starting a Small Business pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as last, year, sister, started, own, small, business, makes, beautiful, jewellery, hand, sells. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Starting a Small Business Pronunciation Test

  • Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short E sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Linking words: Join a word that ends in a consonant to a word that starts with a vowel, so it sounds smooth.
  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.

How to Do Well in the Starting a Small Business Pronunciation Test

  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
  • Stress the important words and say small words like to, for and of quickly and softly.
  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.

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Sounds in this test

What the Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Short I sound

Last year my sister started her own small business.

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J sound

She makes beautiful jewellery by hand and sells it online.

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R sound

At first she worked from her bedroom in the evenings.

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Long OO sound

She used social media to find her first customers.

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Short E sound

Now she has a small studio in the city centre.

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Linking words

Running a business is harder than she expected.

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J sound

She has to manage money, orders and deliveries herself.

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Long A sound

Sometimes she works more than twelve hours a day.

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Long A sound

But she says it is worth it because she loves it.

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Short A sound

She is planning to open a real shop next year.

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Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test?
The Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test. You read natural sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Starting a Small Business English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another B1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.